Germany, led by Julia Krajewski, pictured, remain top of the team standings at the FEI Nations Cup Eventing leg in Boekelo in The Netherlands ©Getty Images

Germany remain top of the team standings following today's cross-country round at the International Equestrian Federation Nations Cup Eventing leg in Boekelo.

The Germans ended the third day of competition with a score of 83.40.

Great Britain have maintained their second-place ranking with 91.40, while Sweden have risen to third with 94.20.

Hosts The Netherlands have dropped to sixth spot with 126.70, putting them behind Ireland with 118.70 and France with 119.60.

This is despite Dutchman Tim Lips producing another strong performance aboard Bayro.

He finished exactly within the required time of 10 minutes without any faults and continues to lead the individual standings with a score of 19.20.

The Netherlands' Tim Lips has retained his place at the top of the individual standings ©Getty Images
The Netherlands' Tim Lips has retained his place at the top of the individual standings ©Getty Images

Germany’s Julia Krajewski and Britain’s Laura Collett still occupy second and third place respectively.

The former sits on 22.60, while the latter has 24.70 next to her name.

Action is due to conclude tomorrow when jumping takes centre stage.

France are hoping to wrap up the overall Nations League title.

They top the standings on 490 points, just 10 in front of Britain in second, but there are 100 points available for a win.